Dyess, Arkansas

When Cash was young, his family moved to Dyess, Arklansas, where they lived in a five-room house and farmed on over 20 acres of land. Johnny spent the bulk of the next 15 years working in the fields alongside his parents, brothers and sisters. Located at 4791 CR 924, Dyess, AR 72330.9601280

When Cash was young, his family moved to Dyess, Arklansas, where they lived in a five-room house and farmed on over 20 acres of land. Johnny spent the bulk of the next 15 years working in the fields alongside his parents, brothers and sisters. Located at 4791 CR 924, Dyess, AR 72330.

Landsberg, Germany

Landsberg, Germany

In 1950, after graduating high school and working briefly sweeping floors at an auto plant, Johnny joined the Air Force. For the bulk of his four years of service, he was stationed in Landsberg, Germany.9601280

In 1950, after graduating high school and working briefly sweeping floors at an auto plant, Johnny joined the Air Force. For the bulk of his four years of service, he was stationed in Landsberg, Germany.

Manfred Angermayr

Grand Ole Opry House

Grand Ole Opry House

Johnny met his future wife, June Carter, in the 1950s, backstage at the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium while both were part of the Opry cast. After divorcing their respective spouses, Johnny proposed to June during a live performance in London, Ontario, 13 years after first meeting.9601280

Johnny met his future wife, June Carter, in the 1950s, backstage at the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium while both were part of the Opry cast. After divorcing their respective spouses, Johnny proposed to June during a live performance in London, Ontario, 13 years after first meeting.

Joe Shlabotnik, flickr

Nashville

Nashville

Country singer/songwriter Johnny Cash reclines on a couch while playing acoustic guitar in Nashville, Tennessee, circa 1960.9601280

Country singer/songwriter Johnny Cash reclines on a couch while playing acoustic guitar in Nashville, Tennessee, circa 1960.

Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Johnny poses for a picture in front of the lake house he purchased with his second wife, June Carter, in Hendersonville, Tennessee.9601280

Johnny poses for a picture in front of the lake house he purchased with his second wife, June Carter, in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

ABC Photo Archives

Ryman Auditorium

Ryman Auditorium

From June 1969 to March 1971, Johnny filmed 58 episodes of The Johnny Cash Show, a TV variety series featuring contemporary music that was taped at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.9601280

From June 1969 to March 1971, Johnny filmed 58 episodes of The Johnny Cash Show, a TV variety series featuring contemporary music that was taped at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

Dave Newman

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Montego Bay, Jamaica

A look at the Cinnamon Hill Great House in Montego Bay, Jamaica, that was purchased by Johnny Cash and June Carter in the 1970s. It was at this very house that Johnny and his guests were robbed and threatened before giving up $50,000 cash and jewelry among other valuables.9601280

A look at the Cinnamon Hill Great House in Montego Bay, Jamaica, that was purchased by Johnny Cash and June Carter in the 1970s. It was at this very house that Johnny and his guests were robbed and threatened before giving up $50,000 cash and jewelry among other valuables.

Kansas State Prison

Kansas State Prison

Johnny and his wife, June Carter Cash, are seen leaving the front gate of Kansas State Prison in 1968. Although Johnny had his troubles, he was not here to serve time but to perform for the inmates, something he frequently enjoyed.9601280

Johnny and his wife, June Carter Cash, are seen leaving the front gate of Kansas State Prison in 1968. Although Johnny had his troubles, he was not here to serve time but to perform for the inmates, something he frequently enjoyed.

Hulton Archive

Country Music Hall of Fame

Country Music Hall of Fame

In 1980, Cash was accepted as the youngest member of the Country Music Association Hall of Fame. Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.9601280

In 1980, Cash was accepted as the youngest member of the Country Music Association Hall of Fame. Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Tim Hursley

Johnny's Star

Johnny's Star

Johnny Cash's star located at 6320 Hollywood Boulevard in California. Cash, a winner of 17 Grammy awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, was known as a pioneer of rockabilly and rock 'n' roll.9601280

Johnny Cash's star located at 6320 Hollywood Boulevard in California. Cash, a winner of 17 Grammy awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, was known as a pioneer of rockabilly and rock 'n' roll.

Brian Holsclaw, flickr

Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame

Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame

Johnny was inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. The JC Unit One, Cash's tour bus from 1980 to 2003, was put on display in the Hall in 2007.9601280

Johnny was inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. The JC Unit One, Cash's tour bus from 1980 to 2003, was put on display in the Hall in 2007.

Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame

Johnny Cash Museum

Johnny Cash Museum

The Johnny Cash Museum is located at 119 3rd Ave. South in Nashville, Tennessee. The museum’s store, an 850-square-foot retail space, is open daily and offers autographed vinyl albums, books, T-shirts, photographs and more.9601280

The Johnny Cash Museum is located at 119 3rd Ave. South in Nashville, Tennessee. The museum’s store, an 850-square-foot retail space, is open daily and offers autographed vinyl albums, books, T-shirts, photographs and more.

Mark Logsdon

Hendersonville Memory Gardens

Hendersonville Memory Gardens

At the Hendersonville Memory Gardens in Tennessee, Johnny Cash, his wife June and the rest of the members of the singing Carter family were laid to rest. Johnny passed away on Sept. 12, 2003, from complications from diabetes.9601280

At the Hendersonville Memory Gardens in Tennessee, Johnny Cash, his wife June and the rest of the members of the singing Carter family were laid to rest. Johnny passed away on Sept. 12, 2003, from complications from diabetes.